Sunday, Aug. 18
Curtain Goes Down on Shrek
Happy Sabbath, HumCo. You feeling up for a matinee? ‘Cuz Sunday is your last chance to see Humboldt Light Opera Company’s eye-popping production of Shrek. If you’re concerned with your kids living happily ever after, you’d best pony up.
Other Sunday options in your Lowdown below.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.
This year is the 117th annual event. Features live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive exhibits, livestock events, great fair-time foods and special programs.
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Shrek Matinee
Van Duzer Theater
/ 2 p.m.
/ $13
/ $11 students/seniors
Humboldt Light Opera Company (HLOC) presents flying dragons, catchy tunes, flashy dance numbers, irreverent romance, and dozens of your favorite fairytale creatures together on stage
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All Events!
Blue Lotus Jazz
Angelina Inn
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz with your brunch? Wheee…
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Happy Growler Day
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ noon-11 p.m.
/ Free
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Jazz Jam
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2 p.m.
/ $5
Featuring the Randles-Labolle-AmirKhan Trio.
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The Muppets (2011)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
The new one.
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Late: A Cowboy Song
Redwood Park
/ 7 p.m.
Part of Plays in the Park. Mary finds herself caught between her childhood sweetheart Crick, and the cowboy Red. As Crick pulls her in with marriage and a baby, Red gives her the freedom of the open fields and friendship.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Open Mic w/ Chris Parreira
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Trivia Night
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Test your random knowledge.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 2 GUNS: 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
- CONJURING: 6:50, 9:30
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D: 1:50, 4:20
- ELYSIUM: 12:40, 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
- JOBS: 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50
- KICK-ASS 2: 1:35, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
- PARANOIA: 1:15, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20
- PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 2D: 12:50, 6:10
- PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 3D: 3:30, 8:45
- PLANES 2D: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 6:55
- PLANES 3D: 9:05
- RED 2: 5:45, 8:30
- SMURFS 2 2D: 12:30, 3:15
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
- WOLVERINE 2D: 2:10, 5:15, 8:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- ELYSIUM: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10
- JOBS: 12:05, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35
- KICK-ASS 2: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- PARANOIA: 1:05, 3:40, 6:15, 8:50
- PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 2D: 12:45, 6:05
- PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 3D: 3:30, 8:40
- PLANES 2D: 12:55, 3:20, 5:50, 8:15
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
- ELYSIUM: 1:00, 3:35, 6:10, 8:45
- JOBS: 12:45, 3:25, 6:15, 9:05
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:20, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15